Apple boosts memory for new iPhone and iPod touch models

February 6, 2008 Apple has announced updated iPhone and iPod touch models with double the memory. The iPhone is now available with a 16GB memory and the iPod touch has been upped to 32GB.

The news follows the recent release of a free software update for iPhone that includes a redesigned Maps application, multiple text messaging capabilities, Web Clip creation features and the ability to and watch movies rented from iTunes® Movie Rentals on iPhone handsets.

The new 16GB iPhone is priced at USD$499, joining the 8GB model which costs $399.

The new 32GB iPod touch is available for USD$499 with the 16GB model at $399 and the 8GB model at $299.

After a misspent youth at law school, Noel began to dabble in tech research, writing and things with wheels that go fast. This bus dropped him at the door of a freshly sprouted Gizmag.com in 2002. He has been Gizmag's Editor-in-Chief since 2007. All articles by Noel McKeegan